Bridge design (Herz Piano)

[Barbara J. Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Brekne" <Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 12:08 AM
Subject: Re: Bridge design (Herz Piano)


> Hmmmm.... Here is an obvious advantage to that Herz design from 1844 then
I
> guess. With the strings between the inverted soundboard and the action,
you
> would probably would have less of a problem designing in adequate distance
> from both rim and belly rail.
>

You're right. Did Mr Herz take advantage of this?

It's also an advantage with vertical piano designs. It's easier to design a
good treble section in a vertical design than it is in a grand.

Bass sections (particularly bass/tenor cross-overs) are easier to pull off
in grands.

Del